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In Memoriam: Edwin Harrison

Mon, 12/19/16

Edwin Harrison, Sr. passed away on October 13, 2016. He lived a remarkable life as a central figure in the Mardi Gras Indian and Social Aid & Pleasure Club communities and as a pioneering black taxicab driver. Harrison began masking in 1957 with the Creole Wild West and bec... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/16/16

Sat, 12/17/16

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Superstition Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers 06:17 The Hideout 2016/12/16 22:02:42 2 Higher And Higher Queen Esther Marrow 03:47 feat. The Harlem Gospel Singers 2016/12/16 22:09:04 3 Come Free Your People Curtis Mayfield 04:14 Love... Read more

5 things to know for 12/16-12/22

Fri, 12/16/16

Ho ho ho! Lots of spirited offerings coming up this week. 1) The Trombone Shorty Foundation is hosting their annual Tunes for Toys toy drive and concert at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart) on Sunday, December 18 at 7p. Wendell Brunious and ... Read more

Sunday Second Line: Big Nine

Thu, 12/15/16

Wed, 12/14/16

Second line season is in full swing and New Orleans brass bands are in the streets! Check out the latest from Hot 8, featuring scenes from the parades, 'Working Together.' Read more

#TisTheSeason to make a year-end donation to 'OZ

Wed, 12/14/16

Authored by: Carrie Booher

With the holidays just around the corner, we hope that you'll consider giving an additional gift to 'OZ. Your support allows us to continue preserving New Orleans music, history, culture and heritage for many years to come. #TisTheSeason to help us keep on guarding the groo... Read more

Thelonious Monk Institute/NOCCA Sextet

Tue, 12/13/16

Thelonious Monk Institute/NOCCA Sextet on Cuttin Class, December 12, 2016 Read more

New music spotlight: Gravy

Tue, 12/13/16

Authored by: Chris Saucier

Gravy has created their own original sound with their latest album Get Busy Living. A mixture of neo-soul, indie rock, and “a whole bunch of New Orleans funk” on top of it all comes through with Gravy. Get Busy Living is produced by founding member of Galactic, Robert Mercu... Read more

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In Memoriam: Edwin Harrison

Rhythm Room Playlist 12/16/16

5 things to know for 12/16-12/22

Sunday Second Line: Big Nine

'WWOZ Jam Session' Revisited 7-10p tonight

Voices of a Nation live today ~12:30p

New from Hot 8 'Working Together'

#TisTheSeason to make a year-end donation to 'OZ

Thelonious Monk Institute/NOCCA Sextet

New music spotlight: Gravy

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